The ECAT‑2601 is an industrial gateway for data exchange between EtherCAT networks and Modbus/OPC UA systems. The device operates as an EtherCAT MainDevice and provides bidirectional I/O data exchange between the EtherCAT subnet and external systems via Modbus and OPC UA protocols.

The integrated data buffer enables efficient real-time data exchange between EtherCAT devices and Modbus/OPC UA applications, making the ECAT‑2601 a powerful solution for industrial automation systems and the integration of devices from different manufacturers.

The device firmware features an integrated OPC UA server that enables secure, standardized, and platform-independent data communication between machines, production facilities, and higher-level IT systems. OPC UA support enables both horizontal integration between machines, production lines, and industrial plants, as well as vertical integration with SCADA systems, MES platforms, analytics applications, and cloud services.

Standard OPC UA clients can connect directly without requiring additional software development. This significantly simplifies commissioning and shortens system integration time.

Key Features

• Integrated EtherCAT MainDevice
• Support for Free-Run Mode (Free Run)
• PDO configuration and mapping for EtherCAT devices without prior ESI file import
• Support for third-party EtherCAT slave devices
• Automatic detection and configuration of EtherCAT devices within 10 seconds after powering on
• Support for user-defined SDO start entries
• Minimum EtherCAT cycle time: 125 μs
• Integrated Modbus server
• Integrated OPC UA server
• Integrated web interface (HTTP/HTTPS) for configuration and diagnostics without additional software

Product Comparison: ECAT‑2601 vs. ECAT‑2610